UH Research Archive: Recent submissions
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Non-parametric algorithmic generation of neuronal morphologies
(2008-12)Generation algorithms allow for the generation of Virtual Neurons (VNs) from a small set of morphological properties. The set describes the morphological properties of real neurons in terms of statistical descriptors such ... -
Systematic mapping between dendritic function and structure
(2009)For many classes of neurons, the relationship between computational function and dendritic morphology remains unclear. To gain insights into this relationship, we utilize an inverse approach in which we optimize model ... -
Is It a Pleasure to Eat Together? : Theoretical Reflections on Conviviality and the Mediterranean Diet
(2015-11)In 2013 the Mediterranean Diet was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of Spain, Greece, Italy and Morocco. Conviviality – the pleasure of eating together – was recognized as the cornerstone of food ... -
Dry matter yields and forage quality of grass alone and grass plus legume mixture in relation to cattle manure rates and production methods
(2015)This work was carried out at Khon Kaen University from April-November 2011 to determine dry matter yields and forage quality of the Purple Guinea grass (Panicum maximum cv. TD 58) and grass plus legumes grown on Korat soil ... -
Low velocity heavy mass impact response of single curve composites
(2014-01)This article presents an extensive experimental investigation of singly curved fibre-reinforced composite structures subjected to low energy heavy mass impact. The objective of the study is to understand the contribution ... -
A study of the effect of strain rate and temperature on the characteristics of quasi-unidirectional natural fibre reinforced composites
(2011)The responses of quasi-unidirectional vegetable fibres (sisal and flax) – styrene polyester matrix composites under 6-J nominal strike energy at different sample temperatures and at higher impact energies of 9 and 12 J for ... -
Options for informal environmental management : the agricultural industry highlighted
(1997)Discussions are frequently found in the environmental press regarding the possible advantages to an organisation should they implement a formal environmental management system such as BS 7750, ISO 14001 and the EC ... -
Common Proper-Motion Halo Stars
(2016-02-24)Using the PPMXL proper-motion catalogue we have attempted to compile our own catalogue of common-proper-motion halo candidates, for use in a study of the difference in the lower end of the metallicity distribution of ... -
Cosmological Simulations with AGN Feedback
(2016-02-22)We implement a model for, and study the effects of, AGN feedback in cosmological hydrodynamical simulations. In our model, black holes form high-density, primordial gas, to imitate the likely channels of black hole formation ... -
Inside the Mirror: Effects of Attuned Dance-Movement Intervention on Interpersonal Engagement as Observed in Changes of Movement Patterns in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2016-02-11)The research presented in this thesis is an explorative study into the basic concepts and the effects of dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) intervention on the attunement behaviours of children and adolescents with autism ... -
A Developmental Approach to the Study of Affective Bonds for Human-Robot Interaction
(2016-01-21)Robotics agents are meant to play an increasingly larger role in our everyday lives. To be successfully integrated in our environment, robots will need to develop and display adaptive, robust, and socially suitable behaviours. ... -
A Trust-Based Adaptive Access Control Model for Wireless Sensor Networks
(2016-01-19)Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have recently attracted much interest in the research community because of their wide range of applications. One emerging application for WSNs involves their use in healthcare where they are ... -
The Adoption, Use and Diffusion of Smartphones among Adults over Fifty in the UK
(2015-12-22)Smartphones are innovations that currently provide immense benefits and convenience to users in society. However, not all the users of society are accepting and using smart phones, more specifically, for this research study ... -
Evaluating and Expanding Knowledge and Awareness of Health Professionals on the Consumption and Adverse Consequences of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Through Innovative Information Technologic Tools
(2015-12-21)Background: The rapid diffusion of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) constitutes an important challenge in terms of public health and a novelty in clinical settings, where these compounds may lead to erratic symptoms, ... -
Pretence: Role of Representations and Intersubjectivity?
(2015-12-18)This thesis investigates the role of representations and intersubjectivity in explaining pretend play of young children. Its goal is to show that basic forms of pretending can be explained without recourse to mental ... -
Directed Acyclic Graphs
(2015-12-16)This source code implements a unified framework for pre-processing Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) to lookup reachability between two vertices as well as compute the least upper bound of two vertices in constant time. Our ... -
Can Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention Improve Attention in Individuals With Mixed Neurological Disorders?
(2015-12-09)It is estimated that there are 12.5 million people in England living with neurological disorders (Neurological Alliance, 2014). People with neurological disorders as a result of acquired brain injury (ABI) are living with ... -
The Dynamic Relationships Between Public Spending, Economic Growth and Income Inequality in China
(2015-11-19)China’s economic development has performed spectacularly during the period of China’s economic transition as a result of radical economic reform in the all markets. The country has also gone through extensive fiscal reforms ... -
The Influence of Habits, Opportunities and Thoughts on Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyles
(2015-11-16)This programme of research was focused on developing a better understanding of pro-environmental behaviours and pro-environmental behaviour change, with consideration of the powerful effect of habits in thinking, affect ...